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Just not happy

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Cupcakemummy85 · 07/08/2012 11:17

Recently I've really dreaded the day ahead of me. I'm starting to feel really isolated and trapped. I have a 13 month old daughter who I love but she has really become hard work. She won't eat very much and is really demanding, never wants me to leave the room, always wanting to do stuff. I try and go to lots of groups as I thought it would help but I leave feeling numb. I'm pregnant with my second and I'm really worried I won't be able to cope with two. My husband really wanted them close together and at the time I thought it was a great idea as my daughter was a total angel at the time. I feel so down at the moment. I feel like I'm not being a very good mother. I feel like I need some time out because I'm not enjoying being a mum. Most of my friends love being a mum and can't imagine going back to work or being without their child which makes me feel even worse. What's wrong with me? Why an I not enjoying it like they are?!

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uptothestars · 07/08/2012 13:02

13 months is a hard age never mind the added stresses of being pregnant too. I find it hard enough without that (my dd is also 13months)

Maybe you're first port of call should be speaking to your HV re your daughters eating. If you start on the smaller things then it's going to take a hell of a lot of stress away from you.
Not sure what you can do about your dd not wanting to leave you. Maybe that's just a stage she's going through?

Also talk to your midwife about how you're feeling (I made the mistake of keeping it all to myself) she's there to help you.

And most importantly, make sure you have some you time. Smile

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